The 2025 NHL offseason is quieter than expected, with only seven trades recorded following the first day of free agency. Many teams are not in significant salary-cap trouble, allowing for manageable solutions. With most teams focused on improvement and a lack of urgency to sell off players, the trading market has stalled. The market dynamics lean towards being a buyer’s market, resulting in reduced trading activity across the league. Analysis indicates ongoing discussions, but urgency remains absent as teams seek to enhance their rosters.
I think I, along with a lot of people, expected a little more activity to this point, but you mentioned the cap space. There aren't many teams in significant cap trouble at the moment.
When you've got a full market that is trying to improve, everyone's buying. Well, a buyer's market makes things a little bit more difficult.
These conversations, I believe, are still ongoing throughout the league. Teams are still looking to improve and find ways to make their clubs better.
It's just a buyer's market. Things slow down from that side of things because the urgency just isn't there for teams to get rid of guys.
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